The Fruit Gardener's Diary - February
February is the time to cut back and to feed certain plants and trees in the fruit garden. Doing things at the right time of the year ensures that your crops get the best possible start in the growing season.
February is the time to:
Things to do:
- Cut back raspberry canes planted in the Autumn or winter to about 6 inches
- Blackcurrants planted during the past 4 or 5 months should be pruned back to within 2 inches of the soil
- Feed apple and pear trees with appropriate fertilizers
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February Fruit Gardening... 
